"Hi Terry,
Strips are 3.5" thick. I've had to countersink (not planned and time consuming) holes for the timberloks.
Just enough to get them a start. Otherwise, like you say, they will definitely compress the foam and still not…"
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Jeff Jenkins replied to Kent Mitchell's discussion Beyond code wall system? in the group Best Practices (Residential)Jeff Jenkins replied to Kent Mitchell's discussion Beyond code wall system? in the group Best Practices (Residential)"Great for cold climates, provides continuous insulation without thermal breaks, may be used with 2x4 framing and eliminates the need for an interior wall vapor barrier.
Not necessarily cheap though and somewhat labor intensive. I'm using…"
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Best Building, Retrofitting, or even Auditing Practices - what are they, what should change, what needs to find it's way to the dust bin of history?See More
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- At 9:57am on July 12, 2011,
Diane Chojnowski said… Hi Jeff,
Welcome to Home Energy Pros! Feel free to join the conversation in the Forum and Groups. And share your energy efficiency photos, videos and upcoming events. If you're blogging about home performance, this is the place for you!
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